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title: O.C.G.A. § 47-23-121. Exemption from levy and sale, garnishment or attachment.
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# O.C.G.A. § 47-23-121. Exemption from levy and sale, garnishment or attachment.

The return of contributions, any optional benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under this chapter and the moneys in the fund created by this chapter are exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process whatsoever and shall not be assignable, except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 47-23-121, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 513, § 1.