Georgia Code
Article 2 - Organization and Administration
§ 38-3-35. Immunity of State and Political Subdivisions; of Emergency Management Workers

History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 224, § 17; Ga. L. 1973, p. 74, § 8; Ga. L. 1981, p. 389, § 2; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 38.
Cross references.
Liability of law enforcement officers performing duties at scenes of emergencies, § 35-1-7 .
Liability of members of fire departments for acts performed while fighting fires or performed at scenes of emergencies, § 51-1-30.
Editor’s notes.
For application of this statute in 2020, see Executive Orders 04.14.20.01, 04.20.20.01, and 05.12.20.02.
A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2020 can be found at https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2020-executive-orders.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 38 - Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs

Chapter 3 - Emergency Management

Article 2 - Organization and Administration

§ 38-3-20. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Created; Director; Staff; Offices; Director’s Duties; Disaster Coordinator

§ 38-3-21. Director Authorized to Make Rules and Regulations

§ 38-3-22. Governor’s Emergency Management Powers and Duties

§ 38-3-22.1. Safety Plan Addressing Threat of Terrorism Required of State Agencies or Authorities; Exemptions; Training and Technical Assistance; Confidentiality of Plans and Related Documentation

§ 38-3-22.2. Sharing and Reporting of Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches; Reports or Records Confidential; Construction With Other Provisions

§ 38-3-22.3. Memorandum of Agreement With Military Commands in This State to Enhance Opportunities for Georgians

§ 38-3-23. Investigations and Surveys; Subpoena Power; Cooperation

§ 38-3-24. Traffic Control; Plans, Regulations, and Coordination

§ 38-3-25. Lease or Loan of State Property for National or Local Purposes; Transfer of State Personnel; Local Authorities Empowered to Utilize Property

§ 38-3-26. Mobile Support Units; Organization; Rights, Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, and Compensation, of Employees; Reimbursement to Localities and Out-of-State Units; Service Out of State

§ 38-3-27. Local Organizations for Emergency Management; Creation; Structure; Powers; Directors; Appointment, Qualifications, and Compensation; State to Provide Financial Assistance; Entitlement for Funding

§ 38-3-28. Authority of Political Subdivisions; Filing of Orders, Rules, and Regulations; Effect; Consideration of Federal Emergency Management Regulations

§ 38-3-29. Local Mutual Aid Arrangements; Out-of-State Arrangements; Conformity With State Plan

§ 38-3-30. Aid Rendered by Local Employees to Other Political Subdivisions; Reimbursement of Personnel and Equipment Expenses by Aided Locality; Procedure

§ 38-3-31. Authority of State and Localities to Accept Gifts, Grants, or Loans, From Federal or Private Sources

§ 38-3-32. Sovereign Immunity Granted Those Who Allow Premises to Be Used for Emergency Management Purposes; When

§ 38-3-33. Immunity Granted Those Who Provide Equipment in Emergencies

§ 38-3-34. Emergency Management Personnel; Qualifications; Oath; Who May Administer

§ 38-3-35. Immunity of State and Political Subdivisions; of Emergency Management Workers

§ 38-3-36. Director to License Nongovernmental Rescue Organizations; Exception; Registration of Public and Private Search and Rescue Dog Teams

§ 38-3-37. Prohibited Actions by Government Official or Employee During Declared State of Emergency

§ 38-3-38. Entrance Upon Private Property by Department of Corrections Personnel During State of Emergency or Disaster