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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-20-7. Malpractice insurance.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-20-7. Malpractice insurance.

In the order approving a legal aid agency the judge of the superior court shall require the applicant to procure and maintain an appropriate coverage of malpractice liability insurance.

## History

Code 1933, § 9-401.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 153, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 336, § 1.