Permits — Transferability; effect of death of permittee

O.C.G.A. § 4-9-4 — under Animals.

O.C.G.A. § 4-9-4

Permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferable. Upon the death of a person to whom such a permit has been issued, the permit issued to such deceased person shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 90 days from the date of the death of such person, provided the Commissioner is notified of such death within 30 days from the date thereof. During the 90 day period, renewal shall not be required and the 116 Page: 117 Job Path: @psc3912/cville_data1/stcodes/ga/lexis/ep_rv_04_txt 0000 41826-12 GA RV 13 RV 4(T4-6) - EP Date: 06/14/13 Time: 10:58:24 4-9-7 permit shall in all respects be subject to this chapter. The permit shall terminate upon the expiration of the 90 day period. (Ga. L. 1965, p. 177, § 11; Ga. L. 1966, p. 334, § 10.) 4-9-5. Promulgation of rules and regulations; revocation or suspension of permits, licenses, and certificates. (a) The Commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions and intention of this chapter. (b) The Commissioner is authorized to revoke or suspend any permit issued under this chapter at any time when examination or inspection shall disclose violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commissioner, provided that unless revocation or termination is made automatic by this chapter, no license, permit, certificate, or other similar right shall be revoked or suspended without opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the ‘‘Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.’’ (Ga. L. 1965, p. 177, § 7; Ga. L. 1966, p. 334, § 7.) 4-9-6. Employment of field agents, clerical help, and other personnel.