Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 115-4-.01 - Consideration of Claims by Board

(1) The Board shall have authority to consider and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning payment of Compensation to innocent persons who sustain injury or property damage, or both, and to dependent heirs of innocent persons killed in attempting to prevent the commission of crime against the person of another or in aiding or attempting to aid officers of the law upon their request.

(2) In its discretion, the Board may appoint a special master to take testimony in connection with such claim, supervise or conduct necessary investigations, and report to the Board; but ultimate recommendation on any claim shall be made only by the Board.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 115-4-.01

O.C.G.A., Sec. 28-5-100.

Original Rule entitled "Consideration of Claims by Board" was filed on March 24, 1983; effective April 15, 1983.