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title: O.C.G.A. § 34-9-9. Relief from penalty for failure or neglect to perform statutory duty.
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# O.C.G.A. § 34-9-9. Relief from penalty for failure or neglect to perform statutory duty.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any employer or employee from any penalty for failure or neglect to perform any statutory duty.

## History

Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 13; Code 1933, § 114-104.