Published on JD Supra on June 13, 2020
On July 29, 2020 the Georgia General Assembly sent to Governor Brian Kemp for his approval the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act. One of the final bills passed by the Georgia General Assembly during its 2020 Legislative Session, the Act addresses the legal risks and liabilities of operating a business during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. In passing the Act, the State of Georgia joins an increasing number of states in attempting to address the risks of operating during COVID-19. While it is expected that Governor Kemp will sign the Act, the Act will nonetheless become effective on August 7, 2020 if he chooses not to approve, and does not veto, the Act.
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