2006 Georgia Code - 51-14-3

51-14-3. (a) Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment of the exposed person as defined in paragraph (15) or (16) of Code Section 51-14-2 shall be an essential element of an asbestos claim or silica claim. (b) No person shall bring or maintain a civil action alleging an asbestos claim or silica claim in the absence of prima-facie evidence of physical impairment resulting from a medical condition for which exposure to asbestos or silica was a substantial contributing factor.

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