georgia covid pandemic business safety act
We at Dunlap Gardiner wanted to reach out to make sure you’re aware of the COVID law that was recently passed in Georgia. Under this new law, the Georgia COVID Pandemic Business Safety Act, there is a presumption of risk for anyone entering a business’s premises if a sign is posted at the entrance. For a homeowner’s association, this sign would need to be placed at each entrance to the amenities. For example, if there is a clubhouse and a pool, at the entrance to the clubhouse, at the entrance to the pool from outside, and at the entrance to the pool from inside the clubhouse. The language below is what needs to be on this sign, in at least 10pt Arial Font (but we recommend much larger so it is easy to read):
WARNING!
UNDER GEORGIA LAW, THERE IS NO LIABILITY FOR AN INJURY OR DEATH OF AN INDIVIDUAL ENTERING THESE PREMISES IF SUCH INJURY OR DEATH RESULTS FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF CONTRACTING COVID-19. YOU ARE ASSUMING THIS RISK BY ENTERING THESE PREMISES.
O.C.GA. § 51-16-3
If you have any questions about this, or any other ongoing issues within your community, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to help you and your community in any way we can.
Non-HOA:
We at Dunlap Gardiner wanted to reach out to make sure you’re aware of the COVID law that was recently passed in Georgia. Under this new law, the Georgia COVID Pandemic Business Safety Act, there is a presumption of risk for anyone entering a business’s premises if a sign is posted at the entrance. For your company, that would mean posting this sign at any entrance to your facility. The language below is what needs to be on this sign, in at least 10pt Arial Font (but we recommend much larger so it is easy to read):
WARNING!
UNDER GEORGIA LAW, THERE IS NO LIABILITY FOR AN INJURY OR DEATH OF AN INDIVIDUAL ENTERING THESE PREMISES IF SUCH INJURY OR DEATH RESULTS FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF CONTRACTING COVID-19. YOU ARE ASSUMING THIS RISK BY ENTERING THESE PREMISES.
O.C.GA. § 51-16-3
If you have any questions about this, or any other ongoing issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to help you in any way we can.
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