Georgia Statutes

§ 33-37-1 — Construction and purpose of chapter

Georgia § 33-37-1

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O.C.G.A. § 33-37-1 (2026).

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(a)This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Insurers Rehabilitation and Liquidation Act." (b) This chapter shall not be interpreted to limit the powers granted the Commissioner by other provisions of law.
(c)This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purpose stated in subsection (d) of this Code section.
(d)The purpose of this chapter is the protection of the interests of insureds, claimants, creditors, and the public generally, with minimum interference with the normal prerogatives of the owners and managers of insurers, through:
(1)Early detection of any potentially dangerous condition in an insurer and prompt application of appropriate corrective measures;
(2)Improved methods for rehabilitating insurers, involving the cooperation and management expertise of

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