Any person making a claim for the United States savings bonds escheated to the state under Code Section 44-12-237, or for the proceeds from such bonds, may file a claim in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 44-12-190, et seq., the “Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.” Upon providing sufficient proof of the validity of such person’s claim, the commissioner may pay such claim in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 44-12-190, et seq.
History. Code 1981, § 44-12-238 , enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 937, § 2/HB 322.
Effective date. —
This Code section became effective July 1, 2015.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Rights in Personalty
Article 5 - Disposition of Unclaimed Property
§ 44-12-191. Construction of Article
§ 44-12-199. When Funds Held or Owing by Utility Presumed Abandoned
§ 44-12-200. When Unclaimed Court Ordered Refund From Business Association Presumed Abandoned
§ 44-12-204. When Intangible Property Held for Owner by State or Federal Entity Presumed Abandoned
§ 44-12-205. When Gift Certificate or Credit Memo Presumed Abandoned
§ 44-12-206. When Unpaid Wages Presumed Abandoned
§ 44-12-210. Commencement of Abandonment for Certain Property Described in Code Section 44-12-197
§ 44-12-211.1. Excess Funds From Sale of Abandoned Motor Vehicle; Claim for Funds; Definitions
§ 44-12-212. When Property Described in Code Section 44-12-193 Not Subject to This Article
§ 44-12-214. Report and Remittance of Persons Holding Property Presumed Abandoned Under This Article
§ 44-12-215. Publication of “Georgia Unclaimed Property List”; Contents of Notice
§ 44-12-217. Sale or Destruction of Property
§ 44-12-218. Disposition of Funds Received Under Article
§ 44-12-219. When Commissioner May Decline to Receive Certain Property
§ 44-12-221. Appeal of Commissioner’s Decision
§ 44-12-222. Determination of Claim; Hearing
§ 44-12-223. Effect of Periods of Limitation
§ 44-12-225. Confidentiality of Information or Records Required by This Article
§ 44-12-228. Maintenance and Retention of Records
§ 44-12-230. Employment of Independent Consultant
§ 44-12-231. Enforcement of Article; Properties Not Paid Over on a Timely Basis
§ 44-12-232. Article Does Not Relieve Holder of Duty That Arose Before July 1, 1990
§ 44-12-233. Receipt of Securities Under This Article
§ 44-12-234. Property in Foreign Country or Arising Out of Foreign Transaction
§ 44-12-235. Rules and Regulations
§ 44-12-237. Unclaimed United States Savings Bond
§ 44-12-238. Claim for United States Savings Bonds Escheated to State