Fees collected; grants and gifts

(a) All fees collected by the Commissioner for licenses, permits, and related examinations pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund of this state in accordance with applicable laws of this state. (b) The Commissioner is authorized to receive grants or gifts for the administration of this chapter from parties interested in upgrading and improving the quality of fire protection provided by portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems. History. Code 1981, § 25-12-21, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1. 25-12-22. Power of municipality, county, or state to regulate not limited. (a) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, a county, or the state to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications or to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspec208 25-12-22 tions otherwise authorized by law for the protection of the public health and safety. (b) No municipality or county shall impose any other requirements on persons licensed or permitted by the Commissioner as set forth in this chapter to prove competency to conduct any activity covered by said license or permit. History. Code 1981, § 25-12-22, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1. 209 T.25, C.13 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY 25-13-2 CHAPTER 13 MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS NOMENCLATURE Sec. 25-13-1. 25-13-2. 25-13-3. 25-13-4. 25-13-5. Sec.