Georgia § 35-2-49 - 1. Retention of badge and weapon by disabled law enforcement officer.
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§ 35-2-49. 1. Retention of badge and weapon by disabled law enforcement officer.
As used in this Code section, the term "disability" means a disability that prevents an individual from working as a law enforcement officer. When a member of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety leaves the Uniform Division as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, such member of the Uniform Division shall be entitled as part of such officer's compensation to retain his or her weapon and badge in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner. (Code 1981, § 35-2-49.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 1058, § 3; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 35/HB 95.)
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