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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-77 - Georgia Public School Personnel Indemnification Fund - Authority of Department of Administrative Services

The Department of Administrative Services is authorized, subject to the limitations contained in this article:
(1)
To pay the appropriate indemnification to the persons eligible for indemnification under this article or to the estate of such persons as provided in this article from the proceeds of the Georgia Public School Personnel Indemnification Fund;
(2)
To make such payments as may be necessary to defray the expenses and costs incurred by the commission in administering this article; and
(3)
With the approval of the commission, to utilize the resources of the Georgia Public School Personnel Indemnification Fund to purchase insurance to provide for such indemnification.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-78 - Payment of indemnification for death or disability generally; designation of method of payment; procedure for making payments

(a)
The indemnification shall be paid by the commission when a public school teacher or public school employee who in the line of duty:
(1)
Is killed or receives bodily injury which results in death within 12 months thereafter, if such death occurs from an act of violence and if such death is not the result of suicide and if such bodily injury is not intentionally self-inflicted; or
(2)
Is permanently disabled, if the permanent disability occurs from an act of violence and if the permanent disability is not intentionally self-inflicted.
(b)
For any compensable claim filed under this article, payment shall be made as follows:
(1)
In the case of permanent disability, the eligible disabled person pursuant to this article may elect payment of $75,000.00 in equal installments over a period of five years or a payment in lump sum which shall consist of $75,000.00 reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; and
(2)
In the case of death, payment shall be made to the estate of a person who is eligible for indemnification under this article as follows: the executor or administrator may elect payment of $75,000.00 in equal installments over a period of five years or a payment in lump sum which shall consist of $75,000.00 reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum.
(c)
After determining that a public school teacher or public school employee has been killed or permanently disabled by an act of violence in the line of duty and that he or she or his or her estate beneficiary is entitled to indemnification under this article, the commission, within ten days after the end of the fiscal year in which such claim was filed and subject to the provisions of Code Section
45-9-79
, shall forward a certified copy of the order granting such payment, which order shall include the person to whom such payment shall be made and the method of payment, to the commissioner of administrative services who is authorized to make the appropriate payments from funds made available for the purpose of carrying out this article.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-79 - Insufficient funds; procedure for making payments

If the moneys provided by this article are not sufficient at any time to enable the commission to pay each person his or her benefits in full under this article, then those persons entitled to benefits whose claims were filed in the same fiscal year shall be paid an equal amount, if any, which, in the opinion of the commission, the fund may provide. In no such event shall the state or commission or any member of the commission be liable to any person for any deficiencies in payments under this article.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-79.1 - Application for indemnification

(a)
An application for indemnification with respect to a claim filed under this article for permanent disability of a public school teacher or public school employee shall be submitted by that person unless the person is mentally incompetent, in which case the application may be made on such person's behalf by the parent, spouse, guardian, or other authorized individual. An application for indemnification with respect to a claim filed under this article for the death of a public school teacher or public school employee shall be submitted by the individual authorized to administer the estate.
(b)
An application for indemnification with respect to the death or permanent disability of a public school teacher or public school employee who is killed or permanently disabled by an act of violence in the line of duty on or after July 1, 2001, must be made within 24 months after the date of the death or disability.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-79.2 - Indemnification not taxable

It is the intent of the General Assembly that indemnification paid pursuant to this article shall not be taxable within this state for any purpose.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-79.3 - Indemnification not to be awarded when penal violation caused or contributed to death or disability

No indemnification shall be awarded to any person otherwise entitled thereto who violates a penal law of this state if such violation caused or contributed to the death or disability of the person.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-79.4 - Annual report to General Assembly

The commission shall annually file a report of its activities with the General Assembly, which report shall include the amount of funds paid under the program of indemnification. It shall also include a copy of each order providing for payment or a summary of each such order giving all pertinent details.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 4A - INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-70 — 45-9-79.5) › Section 45-9-79.5 - Giving false information or testimony; liability to state

(a)
Any person who shall knowingly give false information or false testimony causing or intended to cause the payment of indemnification which would not otherwise be justified under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b)
Any such person convicted under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be liable to the state for any funds paid as a result of such false information or testimony.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-80 - [Reserved] Purpose of part

Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, § 1, eff. 7/1/2002.
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2008, p. 470, § 1, effective July 1, 2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-82 - Establishment of indemnification program

(a)
There is established a program to provide for indemnification with respect to the:
(1)
Death of any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or prison guard who is or has been killed in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1973;
(2)
Permanent disability of any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or prison guard who is or has been permanently disabled in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1973;
(3)
Death or permanent disability of any emergency medical technician who is killed or permanently disabled or who has been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1977;
(4)
Death or permanent disability of any emergency management rescue specialist who is killed or permanently disabled on or after January 1, 1991; and
(5)
Death or permanent disability of any state highway employee who is killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty on or after January 1, 1990.
(b)
Such program shall be administered by the department.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 787, § 4, eff. 7/1/2002.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, §§ 4, 11 eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-83 - [Reserved] Indemnification commission created; composition; assignment to Department of Administrative Services for administrative purposes; meetings

Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 73,§ 5-96, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 244,§ 6-5, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 102,§ 1-6, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, § 5, eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-84 - Appeals of department decisions; use of personnel and resources of other agencies

The commissioner or his or her designee is authorized to consider appeals of initial decisions of the department to correct errors made by the department in approving or denying any claim filed pursuant to this article upon a written request for formal review. The commissioner or his or her designee may modify or override the initial decision of the department upon a showing of an error of material fact or an abuse of discretion. The department shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the process and procedure for requests for formal review and appeal of initial decisions of the department. The department shall be authorized to contact other state agencies for the purpose of using the personnel and resources of such agencies to assist the commissioner or his or her designee in carrying out his or her duties under this article. Final decisions of the commissioner or his or her designee may be appealed to superior court for judicial review as set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 5, the "Superior and State Court Appellate Practice Act."
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-84.1 - Georgia State Indemnification Fund - Creation; administration; investment fund paid over to Office of the State Treasurer

There is created a fund to be known as the Georgia State Indemnification Fund. The custodian of the Georgia State Indemnification Fund shall be the department. The department shall administer the Georgia State Indemnification Fund and shall approve or deny claims for compensation filed pursuant to this article; provided, however, that any decision of the department shall be subject to review by the commissioner or his or her designee as provided in Code Section
45-9-84
. Any amounts held by the Georgia State Indemnification Fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit such funds in a trust account for credit only to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund. The state treasurer shall invest such funds subject to the limitations of Code Section
50-5A-7
and Chapter 17 of Title 50. All income derived from such investments shall accrue to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer, as provided in this Code section, the commissioner or his or her designee shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner or his or her designee wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this Code section, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 621,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2010.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 621,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2010.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-84.2 - Georgia State Indemnification Fund - Authorization for appropriation of moneys to the fund; moneys from other sources

(a)
The General Assembly is authorized to appropriate funds to be placed in the Georgia State Indemnification Fund for the purpose of providing for indemnification with respect to:
(1)
The death or disability of any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or prison guard who is or has been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1973;
(2)
The death or disability of any emergency medical technician who is killed or permanently disabled or has been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1977;
(3)
The death or disability of any emergency management rescue specialist who is killed or permanently disabled on or after January 1, 1991; and
(4)
The death or disability of any state highway employee who is or has been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1990.
(b)
Funds appropriated to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund shall also be used for the purpose of defraying the expenses and costs incurred by the department in the administration of this part. In addition, the department is authorized to accept for deposit in the Georgia State Indemnification Fund any other funds from any other source. All funds appropriated to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund shall be presumptively concluded to have been committed to the purpose for which they have been appropriated and shall not lapse.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 787, § 4, eff. 7/1/2002.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, §§ 6, 11 eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-84.3 - Georgia State Indemnification Fund - Authority of department as to payments from fund

The department is authorized, subject to the limitations contained in this part:
(1)
To pay the appropriate indemnification to the persons eligible for indemnification under this part from the proceeds of the Georgia State Indemnification Fund;
(2)
To make such payments as may be necessary to defray the expenses and costs incurred by the department in administering this part; and
(3)
To utilize the resources of the Georgia State Indemnification Fund to purchase insurance to provide for such indemnification.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-86 - Application for indemnification

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "public safety officer" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section
45-9-85
.
(b)
An application for indemnification with respect to a claim for total permanent disability or partial permanent disability of a public safety officer shall be submitted by that person unless the person is mentally incompetent, in which case the application may be made on such person's behalf by his or her legal guardian.
(c)
An application for indemnification with respect to a claim for the death of a public safety officer shall be submitted by or on behalf of the surviving unremarried spouse or dependents eligible under this part.
(d)
An application for indemnification with respect to death, organic brain damage, total permanent disability, or partial permanent disability must be made within 24 months after the date of the incident giving rise to the death, organic brain damage, or disability.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 701,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 787, § 4, eff. 7/1/2002.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, §§ 8, 11 eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-86.1 - and 45-9-86.2 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Ga. L. 2008, p. 470, § 1/SB 254, effective July 1, 2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-87 - Indemnification not taxable

It is the intent of the General Assembly that indemnification paid pursuant to this part shall not be taxable within this state for any purpose.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-88 - Indemnification not to be awarded when penal violation, suicide, intentionally self-inflicted injuries, natural causes, or performance of certain routine duties caused or contributed to death or disability

(a)
No indemnification shall be awarded to any person otherwise entitled thereto who violates a penal law of this state which violation caused or contributed to the death or disability of the officer.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, no payment shall be authorized if death, organic brain damage, total permanent disability, or partial permanent disability occurs from suicide, intentionally self-inflicted injuries, natural causes, or the performance of routine duties which would not be considered strenuous or dangerous by a reasonable person, except as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section
45-9-85
.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 168,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-89 - Annual report to General Assembly

The department shall annually file a report of its activities regarding the Georgia State Indemnification Fund with the General Assembly, which report shall include the amount of funds paid under the program of indemnification. Such report shall also include a copy of each order providing for payment or a summary of each such order giving all pertinent details.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-90 - Giving false information or testimony

(a)
Any person who shall knowingly give false information or false testimony causing or intended to cause the payment of indemnification which would not otherwise be justified under this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b)
Any such person convicted under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be liable to the state for any funds paid as a result of such false information or testimony.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-91) › Section 45-9-91 - Redesignated

Repealed by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO BECOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED, BUT NOT PERMANENTLY DISABLED, IN THE LINE OF DUTY (§§ 45-9-100 — 45-9-106) › Section 45-9-100 - Purpose

The purpose of this part is to implement the constitutional amendment ratified November 7, 2000, authorizing the General Assembly to provide a program of compensation for law enforcement officers who become physically disabled, but not permanently disabled, as a result of physical injury incurred in the line of duty and caused by a willful act of violence and for firefighters who become physically disabled, but not permanently disabled, as a result of physical injury incurred in the line of duty while fighting a fire, which program shall entitle an injured law enforcement officer or firefighter to receive monthly compensation from the state in an amount equal to such person's regular compensation for the period of time that the law enforcement officer or firefighter is physically unable to perform the duties of his or her employment, not exceeding 12 months, and to provide certain exceptions and limitations with respect to such program of compensation.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO BECOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED, BUT NOT PERMANENTLY DISABLED, IN THE LINE OF DUTY (§§ 45-9-100 — 45-9-106) › Section 45-9-103 - Submission of application

An application for compensation with respect to a claim filed on or after July 1, 2001, for the temporary disability of a law enforcement officer or firefighter shall be submitted by that person within 60 days from the date of the incident resulting in disability.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 346, § 2, eff. 7/1/2003.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 462, eff. 4/18/2002.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 787, eff. 7/1/2002.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO BECOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED, BUT NOT PERMANENTLY DISABLED, IN THE LINE OF DUTY (§§ 45-9-100 — 45-9-106) › Section 45-9-104 - Compensation not to be awarded when penal violation, intentionally self-inflicted injuries, natural causes, or performance of certain routine duties caused or contributed to disability

(a)
No compensation shall be awarded to any person otherwise entitled thereto who violates a penal law of this state which violation caused or contributed to the disability of the law enforcement officer or firefighter.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, no payment shall be authorized if disability occurs from intentionally self-inflicted injuries or natural causes or while performing routine duties which would not be strenuous or dangerous if performed by persons of average physical abilities.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 143,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2005.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 787, § 4, eff. 7/1/2002.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, § 11, eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO BECOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED, BUT NOT PERMANENTLY DISABLED, IN THE LINE OF DUTY (§§ 45-9-100 — 45-9-106) › Section 45-9-105 - Giving false information or testimony; penalty

(a)
Any person who shall knowingly give false information or false testimony causing or intending to cause the payment of compensation which would not otherwise be justified under this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b)
Any such person convicted under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be liable to the state for any funds paid as a result of such false information or testimony.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 787, § 4, eff. 7/1/2002.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, § 11, eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 9 - INSURING AND INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-1 — 45-9-110) › Article 5 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PRISON GUARDS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESCUE SPECIALISTS, STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-9-80 — 45-9-106) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO BECOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED, BUT NOT PERMANENTLY DISABLED, IN THE LINE OF DUTY (§§ 45-9-100 — 45-9-106) › Section 45-9-106 - Redesignated

Repealed by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 1 - CODES OF ETHICS (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-5) › Section 45-10-1 - Code of ethics for government service generally - Establishment and text

There is established for and within the state and for and in all governments therein a code of ethics for government service which shall read as follows:
CODE OF ETHICS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Any person in government service should:
I.
Put loyalty to the highest moral principles and to country above loyalty to persons, party, or government department.
II.
Uphold the Constitution, laws, and legal regulations of the United States and the State of Georgia and of all governments therein and never be a party to their evasion.
III.
Give a full day's labor for a full day's pay and give to the performance of his duties his earnest effort and best thought.
IV.
Seek to find and employ more efficient and economical ways of getting tasks accomplished.
V.
Never discriminate unfairly by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether for remuneration or not, and never accept, for himself or his family, favors or benefits under circumstances which might be construed by reasonable persons as influencing the performance of his governmental duties.
VI.
Make no private promises of any kind binding upon the duties of office, since a government employee has no private word which can be binding on public duty.
VII.
Engage in no business with the government, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of his governmental duties.
VIII.
Never use any information coming to him confidentially in the performance of governmental duties as a means for making private profit.
IX.
Expose corruption wherever discovered.
X.
Uphold these principles, ever conscious that public office is a public trust.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 1 - CODES OF ETHICS (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-5) › Section 45-10-2 - Secretary of State to print and distribute code of ethics

(a)
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to have the code of ethics for government service established in Code Section
45-10-1
printed upon an appropriately designed card which would be suitable for framing and exhibiting to the public and employees of the state and all governments therein.
(b)
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to have such number of said code of ethics for government service printed as, in his discretion, will be sufficient for distribution to the various departments, boards, bureaus, and other agencies of the state and all governments therein.
(c)
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to furnish said printed code of ethics for government service to the various departments, boards, bureaus, and other agencies of the state and all governments therein without cost.
(d)
The expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in carrying out this Code section shall be paid from the funds appropriated to or otherwise available to the legislative branch of government.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 1 - CODES OF ETHICS (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-5) › Section 45-10-3 - Code of ethics for members of boards, commissions, and authorities - Establishment and text

Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, each member of all boards, commissions, and authorities created by general statute shall:
(1)
Uphold the Constitution, laws, and regulations of the United States, the State of Georgia, and all governments therein and never be a party to their evasion;
(2)
Never discriminate by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether or not for remuneration;
(3)
Not engage in any business with the government, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of his governmental duties;
(4)
Never use any information coming to him confidentially in the performance of governmental duties as a means for making private profit;
(5)
Expose corruption wherever discovered;
(6)
Never solicit, accept, or agree to accept gifts, loans, gratuities, discounts, favors, hospitality, or services from any person, association, or corporation under circumstances from which it could reasonably be inferred that a major purpose of the donor is to influence the performance of the member's official duties;
(7)
Never accept any economic opportunity under circumstances where he knows or should know that there is a substantial possibility that the opportunity is being afforded him with intent to influence his conduct in the performance of his official duties;
(8)
Never engage in other conduct which is unbecoming to a member or which constitutes a breach of public trust; and
(9)
Never take any official action with regard to any matter under circumstances in which he knows or should know that he has a direct or indirect monetary interest in the subject matter of such matter or in the outcome of such official action.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 1 - CODES OF ETHICS (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-5) › Section 45-10-4 - Code of ethics for members of boards, commissions, and authorities - Hearing; notice; removal of member from office; filling vacancies; judicial review

Upon formal charges being filed with the Governor relative to a violation of Code Section
45-10-3
on the part of a member of any such board, commission, or authority, the Governor or his designated agent shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving evidence relative to the merits of such charges. The member so charged shall be given at least 30 days' notice prior to such hearing. If such charges are found to be true, the Governor shall forthwith remove such member from office and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by law. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," and judicial review of any such decision shall be in accordance with such chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 1 - CODES OF ETHICS (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-5) › Section 45-10-5 - Authority to enact rules and regulations

No member of any board, commission, or authority created by general statute shall enact any rules or regulations or publicize such as being general laws and such rules and regulations shall in no way have the effect of law.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 2 - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-92) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-29) › Section 45-10-20 - Definitions

As used in this part, the term:
(1)
"Agency" means any agency, authority, department, board, bureau, commission, committee, office, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia but shall not mean a political subdivision of the State of Georgia.
(2)
"Business" means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, trust, or other legal entity.
(3)
"Employee" means any person who, pursuant to a written or oral contract, is employed by an agency.
(4)
"Family" means spouse and dependents.
(5)
"Full-time" means 30 hours of work for the state per week for more than 26 weeks per calendar year.
(6)
"Limited powers" means those powers other than state-wide powers.
(7)
"Part-time" means any amount of work other than full-time work.
(8)
"Person" means any person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, or other legal entity.
(9)
"Public official" means any person elected to a state office and means any person appointed to a state office where in the conduct of such office the person so appointed has administrative and discretionary authority to receive and expend public funds and to perform certain functions concerning the public which are assigned to him or her by law.
(10)
"State-wide powers" means those powers exercised by public officials which affect and influence all of state government. Public officials who exercise such powers include but are not limited to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the state auditor, the state accounting officer, the commissioner of administrative services, members of the State Personnel Board, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, judges of the superior courts, and district attorneys.
(11)
"Substantial interest" means the direct or indirect ownership of more than 25 percent of the assets or stock of any business.
(12)
"Transact business" or "transact any business" means to sell or lease any personal property, real property, or services on behalf of oneself or on behalf of any third party as an agent, broker, dealer, or representative and means to purchase surplus real or personal property on behalf of oneself or on behalf of any third party as an agent, broker, dealer, or representative.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 630,§ 2-71, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 155,§ 2, eff. 5/5/2009.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 140,§ 36, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 2 - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-92) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-29) › Section 45-10-22 - Full-time public officials with state-wide powers prohibitions; public officials or employees with limited powers prohibitions

(a)
(1)
It shall be unlawful for any full-time public official who has state-wide powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with any agency.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for any public official who has limited powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with the agency for which such public official serves.
(b)
The provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to:
(1)
Any transaction made pursuant to sealed competitive bids;
(2)
Any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $250.00 and when the aggregate of all such transactions does not exceed $9,000.00 per calendar year; and
(3)
Any transaction involving the lease of real property to or from any agency if such transaction has been approved by the State Properties Commission or the Space Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services.
(c)
Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section
45-10-28
.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 2 - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-92) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-29) › Section 45-10-23 - Full-time employees prohibited from transacting business with own state agency; exception for Board of Regents employees

(a)
It shall be unlawful for any full-time employee, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such employee or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with the agency by which such employee is employed; provided, however, that neither this Code section nor any other provision of law shall prevent full-time employees of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia from serving as members of the governing boards of private, nonprofit, educational, athletic, or research related foundations and associations which are organized for the purpose of supporting institutions of higher education in this state and which in furtherance of this purpose may transact business with such institutions or with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
(b)
Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section
45-10-28
.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 2 - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-92) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-29) › Section 45-10-24 - Part-time public officials with state-wide powers prohibitions; part-time employees prohibitions; exceptions to prohibitions

(a)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any part-time public official who has state-wide powers, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with any agency.
(2)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any part-time employee, for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such employee or member of his family has a substantial interest to transact any business with the agency by which such employee is employed.
(b)
The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to:
(1)
Any transaction made pursuant to sealed competitive bids;
(2)
Any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $250.00 and when the aggregate of all such transactions does not exceed $9,000.00 per calendar year;
(3)
Any transaction involving the lease of real property to or from any agency if such transaction has been approved by the State Properties Commission or the Space Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services; and
(4)
Any transaction involving the purchase of surplus state property at a public auction.
(c)
Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section
45-10-28
.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 45 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 45-1-1 — 45-25-7) › Chapter 10 - CODES OF ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-1 — 45-10-92) › Article 2 - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-92) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 45-10-20 — 45-10-29) › Section 45-10-24.1 - Exemption for transactions by family owned business when university system employee has interest; requirements

Subsection (a) of Code Section
45-10-23
and paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section
45-10-24
shall not apply to a transaction with a unit of the University System of Georgia by a family owned business in which an employee of the university system or a member of the employee's family has an ownership interest where all of the following apply:
(1)
The employee or one or more members of the employee's family or both have an ownership interest in a family owned business, but the employee is not actively engaged in the day-to-day management of the business;
(2)
The employee is employed by a department of the unit of the university system in a position below that of department head; and
(3)
The transaction is:
(A)
With a unit of the university system different than the unit employing the employee; or
(B)
With a department of the employing unit of the university system different than the department employing the employee.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 208, § 1, eff. 6/2/2003.