Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 115-3-.02 - Notice of Claim of $5,000.00 or Less

(1) If a citizen has a claim against the state subject to the provisions of this Chapter, such person may file such claim with the Board by filing a Notice of Claim on forms provided by the Board. No claim shall be considered by the Board unless such Notice of Claim has been filed. Each Notice of Claim shall include a sworn description of the incident signed by the claimant.

(2) No claim under this part shall be considered by the Board unless Notice of Claim has been filed with the Board within two years after the date of the event giving rise to the claim.

(3) A claimant who filed a Notice of Claim under the procedures applicable to such claim prior to July 1, 2000, and the amount of the claim is less than $5,000.00 but more than $500.00, the claimant shall have the option of seeking a compensation resolution from the General Assembly. All claims pending on the effective date of O.C.G.A. § 28-5-85, or thereafter if such claim is based on an occurrence which took place before July 1, 2000, for $500.00 or less, shall be settled exclusively through the Claims Advisory Board.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 115-3-.02

O.C.G.A. Secs. 28-5-81, 28-5-85.

Original Rule entitled "Notice of Claim of $500.000 or Less" adopted. Filed March 24, 1983; effective April 13, 1983. Amended: Filed July 30, 1984; effective August 19, 1984. Amended: Rule retitled "Notice of Claim of $5,000.00 or Less." F. July 28, 2000; eff. August 17, 2000.