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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

CHAPTER 5 - DRIVERS' LICENSES
ARTICLE 8 - IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
§ 40-5-172 - Term of card issued to person with permanent disability; issuance to person with temporary disability

O.C.G.A. 40-5-172 (2010)
40-5-172. Term of card issued to person with permanent disability; issuance to person with temporary disability


(a) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of four years and shall be renewable on the applicant's birthday in the fourth year following such issuance. Such identification cards shall be issued to persons:

(1) With obvious permanent disabilities without further verification of disability; and

(2) With disabilities which are not obvious upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal.

(b) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a temporary disability upon presentation of a sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such disability and estimating the duration of such disability. Such identification cards shall be issued for periods of six months. A current affidavit of a medical doctor attesting to the continuance of such disability shall be presented at each request for renewal thereafter.