Georgia Statutes
§ 51-14-5 — When limitations period begins to run
Georgia·Title 51
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to any asbestos claim or silica claim not barred as of May 1, 2007, the limitations period shall not begin to run until the exposed person, or any plaintiff making an asbestos claim or silica claim based on the exposed person's exposure to asbestos or silica, obtains, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have obtained, prima-facie evidence of physical impairment, as defined in paragraph (17) or (18) of Code Section 51-14-3 .
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Legislative History
Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 9,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2007. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 29,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2005.