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2006 Georgia Code - 45-9-101
45-9-101. 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.
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