Notwithstanding Code Section 34-9-1 or any other provision of law, this chapter shall not be deemed to apply to any airplane pilots or their assistants flying patrols for the State Forestry Commission or for any county or counties participating in the forest fire protection program, where the flying services were procured by contracts awarded pursuant to bid. The state does not consent to be sued in any respect, whether at common law or otherwise, with respect to such pilots or contractors employing them. However, nothing in this Code section shall be construed as relieving the contractor from any workers’ compensation or other liability which may be owing to such pilot or his beneficiaries under law.
History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 594, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 774, § 34/HB 323.
The 2017 amendment, effective May 9, 2017, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted “State Forestry Commission” for “Georgia Forestry Commission” in the middle of the first sentence.
Cross references.
Forest fire prevention and control generally, § 12-6-80 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 34-9-2. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Generally
§ 34-9-2.1. Exemption of Corporate Officers; Limitation
§ 34-9-2.2. Eligibility of Sole Proprietor or Partner for Workers’ Compensation Insurance
§ 34-9-2.3. Election to Provide Workers’ Compensation Coverage to Farm Laborers
§ 34-9-2.4. Work Based Learning Students Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Insurance
§ 34-9-3. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Public Employees Generally
§ 34-9-4. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Employees of Planning Commissions
§ 34-9-8. Liability of Principal Contractor or Subcontractor for Employee Injuries
§ 34-9-9. Relief From Penalty for Failure or Neglect to Perform Statutory Duty
§ 34-9-10. Relief of Employer From Obligations Under Chapter
§ 34-9-16. Settlement of Questions if Approved Agreement Cannot Be Reached
§ 34-9-17. Grounds for Denial of Compensation; Burden of Proof in Establishing Grounds for Denial
§ 34-9-18. Civil Penalties; Costs of Collection
§ 34-9-19. Penalty for False or Misleading Statements When Obtaining or Denying Benefits
§ 34-9-20. Giving of False Evidence to Board Member
§ 34-9-21. Penalty for Receiving Unentitled to Benefits