Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state. A violation of the provisions of this chapter shall not be the basis for an action for damages against the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state or any member, officer, or employee of the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of this state and said entities and persons are granted immunity from civil actions for damages for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
History. Code 1981, § 45-22-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1778, § 1.
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For comment, “Keeping the Arms in Touch: Taking Political Accountability Seriously in the Eleventh Amendment Arm of the State Doctrine,” see 64 Emory L.J. 819 (2015).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 22 - Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know
§ 45-22-3. Labeling Requirements
§ 45-22-4. Responsibility of Public Contractors Who Introduce Hazardous Materials Into Workplace
§ 45-22-5. Exclusions From Chapter; Exclusions From Labeling Requirements
§ 45-22-6. Rules and Regulations; Consultation
§ 45-22-7. Material Safety Data Sheets; Notice to Employees; Rights of Employees
§ 45-22-8. Information and Training Standards
§ 45-22-9. Publication by Employers of List of Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace
§ 45-22-10. Unlawful Discharge, Disciplining, or Discrimination Against Employees