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# O.C.G.A. § 33-34-8. Rules and regulations.

The Commissioner shall provide by rule or regulation procedures for the expeditious and efficient settlement of first-party property damage claims under personal private passenger motor vehicle policies. Such procedures may include, but shall not be limited to:

(1) Loss of use reimbursements;

(2) Cost of repairs;

(3) Determination of fair market value on total losses;

(4) Use of aftermarket parts;

(5) Time limitations for payments of claims for property damage by insureds; and

(6) Establishment of a panel for arbitration of disputed property damage claims where such claims involve total losses.

## History

Code 1981, § 33-34-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1608, § 1.12.