Georgia § 40-5-38 - Notation of post traumatic stress disorder.
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§ 40-5-38. Notation of post traumatic stress disorder.
Members of the armed services and veterans who have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder may request to have a notation of such diagnosis placed on his or her driver's license. Such applicant shall present the department with a sworn statement from a person licensed to practice medicine or psychology in this state verifying such diagnosis. The commissioner shall by rules and regulations establish procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section including, without limitation, application forms to include a waiver of liability for the release of any medical information and an appropriate symbol to be placed on the drivers' licenses. (Code 1981, § 40-5-38 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 1013, § 1/SB 419.)
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