History. Code 1933, § 114-421, enacted by Ga. L. 1952, p. 271, § 2; Ga. L. 1963, p. 141, § 11; Ga. L. 1987, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1291, § 9; Ga. L. 1999, p. 817, § 5; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 34; Ga. L. 2004, p. 382, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 551, § 5/SB 134; Ga. L. 2012, p. 801, § 3/HB 971.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, “the” was deleted following “action under” in paragraph (b)(3).
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2004, “State” was substituted for “state” in subsection (a).
Law reviews.
For annual survey of law of worker’s compensation, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 479 (2004).
For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 325 (2012).
For annual survey on workers’ compensation, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 341 (2012).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation
Article 6 - Payment of Compensation
§ 34-9-220. Period of Incapacity Preceding Payment of Compensation
§ 34-9-221. Procedure; Payment Controverted by Employer; Delinquency Charge; Enforcement
§ 34-9-222. Lump Sum Payments of All or Part of Compensation Generally
§ 34-9-223. Lump Sum Payments to Trustees
§ 34-9-224. Payment of Compensation to Employees in Service of More Than One Employer
§ 34-9-226. Appointment of Guardian for Minor or Incompetent Claimant