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title: O.C.G.A. § 34-8-53. Issue date.
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# O.C.G.A. § 34-8-53. Issue date.

As used in this chapter, the term “issue date” means the date on which the department releases a determination or decision to an interested party by mail, hand delivery, or with the consent of the party, electronically. The issue date shall be printed on a determination or decision issued by the department. Through the promulgation of administrative rules, the Commissioner is authorized to waive, alter, extend, or set aside the time limit provisions of the law by which a determination or decision of the department becomes final; provided, however, that any such rule shall be consistent with due process to all interested parties, and the purpose and policy of this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 34-8-53, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 747, § 1/SB 191, effective January 1, 2026.

## Effective Date

This Code section becomes effective January 1, 2026.