(a) Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment of the exposed person as defined in paragraph (17) or (18) of Code Section 51-14-3 shall be an essential element of an asbestos claim or silica claim. (b) In order to bring or maintain an asbestos claim or silica claim, the claimant shall submit prima-facie evidence of physical impairment in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 9,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2007. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 29,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2005. (a) Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment of the exposed person as defined in paragraph (17) or (18) of Code Section 51-14-3 shall be an essential element of an asbestos claim or silica claim. (b) In order to bring or maintain an asbestos claim or silica claim, the claimant shall submit prima-facie evidence of physical impairment in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 9,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2007. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 29,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2005. (a) Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment of the exposed person as defined in paragraph (17) or (18) of Code Section 51-14-3 shall be an essential element of an asbestos claim or silica claim. (b) In order to bring or maintain an asbestos claim or silica claim, the claimant shall submit prima-facie evidence of physical impairment in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 9,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2007. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 29,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2005. (a) Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment of the exposed person as defined in paragraph (17) or (18) of Code Section 51-14-3 shall be an essential element of an asbestos claim or silica claim. (b) In order to bring or maintain an asbestos claim or silica claim, the claimant shall submit prima-facie evidence of physical impairment in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
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