Georgia § 50-21-23 - Limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
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§ 50-21-23. Limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
The state waives its sovereign immunity for the torts of state officers and employees while acting within the scope of their official duties or employment and shall be liable for such torts in the same manner as a private individual or entity would be liable under like circumstances; provided, however, that the state's sovereign immunity is waived subject to all exceptions and limitations set forth in this article. The state shall have no liability for losses resulting from conduct on the part of state officers or employees which was not within the scope of their official duties or employment. The state waives its sovereign immunity only to the extent and in the manner provided in this article and only with respect to actions brought in the courts of the State of Georgia. The state does not waive any immunity with respect to actions brought in the courts of the United States. (Code 1981, § 50-21-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1883, § 1.) Law reviews. - For annual survey of law of torts, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 415 (2004). For article, "Construction Law," see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 51 (2018).
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Section 50-21-23 ("Limited waiver of sovereign immunity.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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