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title: O.C.G.A. § 34-9-23. Liberal construction of chapter; purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 34-9-23. Liberal construction of chapter; purpose.

This chapter shall be liberally construed only for the purpose of bringing employers and employees within the provisions of this chapter and to provide protection for both. This chapter is intended to provide a complete and exclusive system and procedure for the resolution of disputes between employers and employees who are subject to this chapter concerning accidents and injuries arising out of and in the course of employment as defined by this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed and applied impartially to both employers and employees.

## History

Code 1981, § 34-9-23, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 887, § 4.

## Law Reviews

For article, ‘‘Workers’ Compensation,’’ see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 521 (2001). For annual survey of workers’ compensation law, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 453 (2006). For survey article on workers’ compensation law, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 463 (2007).