History. Code 1933, § 56-2437, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 1054, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 579, § 1.
Cross references.
Effect of purchasing liability insurance on sovereign immunity of municipality, § 36-33-1 .
Law reviews.
For note discussing some limitations on governmental tort immunity, see 5 Ga. St. B.J. 494 (1969).
For note analyzing sovereign immunity in this state and proposing implementation of a waiver scheme and creation of a court of claims pursuant to Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. V, Para. I, see 27 Emory L.J. 717 (1978).
For article surveying developments in Georgia local government law from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 187 (1981).
For article surveying developments in Georgia torts law from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 247 (1981).
For survey article on insurance, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 177 (1982).
For survey article on local government law, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 225 (1982).
For article, “Defending the Lawsuit: A First-Round Checklist,” see 22 Ga. St. B.J. 24 (1985).
For article surveying local government law in 1984-1985, see 37 Mercer L. Rev. 313 (1985).
For article, “Georgia Local Government Tort Liability: the ‘Crisis’ Conundrum”, see 2 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 19 (1986).
For annual survey of local government law, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 289 (1986).
For article, “The Fall and Rise of Official Immunity,” see 25 Ga. St. B.J. 93 (1988).
For annual survey of local government law, see 43 Mercer L. Rev. 317 (1991).
For annual survey article discussing developments in education law, see 52 Mercer L. Rev. 221 (2000).
For annual survey article on local government law, see 52 Mercer L. Rev. 341 (2000).
For article, “Education Law,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 281 (2001).
For article, “Local Government Law,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 389 (2001).
For note on the 2002 amendment of this Code section, see 19 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 243 (2002).
For survey article on local government law for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 353 (2003).
For annual survey of administrative law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 31 (2004).
For annual survey of construction law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 109 (2004).
For annual survey of local government law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 351 (2004).
For annual survey of local government law, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 267 (2006).
For survey article on insurance law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 191 (2008).
For survey article on local government law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 263 (2008).
For annual survey of law on insurance, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 139 (2010).
For annual survey on local government law, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 213 (2012).
For annual survey on local government law, see 65 Mercer L. Rev. 205 (2013).
For survey article on local government law, see 67 Mercer L. Rev. 147 (2015).
For annual survey on trial practice and procedure, see 67 Mercer L. Rev. 257 (2015).
For article, “What’s the ‘Use’: Vehicle Maintenance Liability Barred by Sovereign Immunity Amendment Intended to Promote Waiver,” see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 651 (2018).
For annual survey on local government law, see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 189 (2019).
For article with annual survey on insurance law, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 119 (2021).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 24 - Insurance Generally
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 33-24-2. Applicability of Chapter
§ 33-24-3. Insurable Interest; Personal Insurance
§ 33-24-4. Insurable Interest; Property Insurance
§ 33-24-6.1. Prerequisites for Replacement Life Insurance Exceeding Insurance Being Surrendered
§ 33-24-8. Admissibility in Evidence of Applications in Actions Between Insurer and Insured
§ 33-24-9. Approval or Disapproval of Forms
§ 33-24-10. Grounds for Disapproval of Forms
§ 33-24-10.1. Standard or Uniform Claim Form
§ 33-24-13. Execution of Policies; Use of Facsimile Signatures
§ 33-24-14.1. Electronic Delivery of Plan Documentation
§ 33-24-15. When Policies or Contracts Become Effective
§ 33-24-16. Construction of Policies
§ 33-24-16.1. Clarification of Term “Actual Charge” or “Actual Fee”
§ 33-24-17. Assignment of Policies
§ 33-24-18. Contents of Insurance Policies and Annuity Contracts Generally
§ 33-24-19. Incorporation of Constituent Documents in Policies
§ 33-24-22. Provision in Health Insurance Policies for Coverage of Newly Born or Adopted Children
§ 33-24-28. Termination of Coverage of Dependent Child Upon Attainment of Specified Age
§ 33-24-28.1. Coverage of Treatment of Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
§ 33-24-28.2. Coverage of Outpatient Surgery
§ 33-24-30. Excluding or Denying Coverage on Basis of Violation of Civil Air Regulations
§ 33-24-30.1. Excluding or Denying Coverage on Basis of Lawful Firearms Possession
§ 33-24-32. Underwriters’ and Combination Policies
§ 33-24-33. Binders and Other Contracts for Temporary Insurance
§ 33-24-35. Withdrawal or Retirement From Group Insurance Plan
§ 33-24-38. Renewal or Extension of Policies by Certificate or Endorsement
§ 33-24-41. Discharge of Insurer by Payment Generally
§ 33-24-41.2. Written Notice by Insurer to Claimant of Payment of Claim in Third-Party Settlement
§ 33-24-42. Payment of Claims in Event of Simultaneous Deaths
§ 33-24-44. Cancellation of Policies Generally
§ 33-24-44.1. Procedure for Cancellation by Insured and Notice
§ 33-24-46. Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Certain Property Insurance Policies
§ 33-24-49. Deposit of Funds Covered by Bonds
§ 33-24-50. Action as Sureties Upon Guaranteed Arrest Bond Certificates; Acceptance of Certificates
§ 33-24-52. Direct Response Insurance Business
§ 33-24-54. Payments to Nonparticipating or Nonpreferred Providers of Health Care Services
§ 33-24-56. Prohibition Against Requiring Referral From Primary Care Physician to Dermatologist
§ 33-24-56.2. Surveillance Tests for Ovarian Cancer
§ 33-24-56.3. Colorectal Cancer Screening and Testing
§ 33-24-56.4. Short Title; Definitions; Payment for Telehealth Services
§ 33-24-58. Newborn Baby and Mother Protection Act; Short Title
§ 33-24-58.1. Newborn Baby and Mother Protection Act; Legislative Findings and Declaration
§ 33-24-59.1. Coverage for Treatment of Dependent Children With Cancer
§ 33-24-59.3. Payments Sent Directly to Health Care Provider by Insurer
§ 33-24-59.6. Prescribed Female Contraceptive Drugs or Devices; Insurance Coverage
§ 33-24-59.9. Registered Nurse First Assistants
§ 33-24-59.10. Coverage for Autism
§ 33-24-59.12. Patient Access to Eye Care
§ 33-24-59.14. Definitions; Prompt Pay Requirements; Penalties
§ 33-24-59.15. Definitions; Dental Insurance
§ 33-24-59.16. Equal Access to Child’s Health Insurance Information; Exceptions
§ 33-24-59.18. Coverage for Treatment of a Terminal Condition
§ 33-24-59.20. Access to Stage Four Advanced, Metastatic Cancer Treatments in Health Benefit Plans
§ 33-24-59.22. Prescription Drug Program Defined; Cost Sharing; Denial of Coverage; Dispensing Fees
§ 33-24-59.23. Carrier Issuing Health Benefit Plans to Pay Insurance Agent’s Commissions; Regulation
§ 33-24-59.26. Limitation on Definition of “Preexisting Condition”
§ 33-24-59.27. Right to Shop for Insurance Coverage; Disclosure of Pricing Information; Notice
§ 33-24-59.28. Insurer Obligations for Early Prescription Refills During Emergencies