33-1-22. English language version of policy controls.

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In the event of a dispute or complaint wherein an insurer provided any material in a language other than English, the English language version of the policy, as that term is defined in Code Section 33-24-1, shall control the resolution of such dispute or complaint; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall abrogate or supersede the provisions set forth in Chapter 6 of this title, relating to unfair trade practices.

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Code 1981, § 33-1-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1350, § 8A/HB 1067.

Code Commission notes

Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2012, Code Section 33-1-22, as enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 348, § 1/HB 785, was redesignated as Code Section 43-1-32.

Cross references

English designated as official language, § 50-3-100.

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Text read from t33-ch1-22-(v24)-2020-pdf.pdf, Volume V24, 2020 edition, page 50; merge action: carried; file SHA-256 4ecec175d949.

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