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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act.’’ (Ga. L. 1979, p. 789, § 1; Code 1981, § 32-6-220; Code 1981, § 46-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 469, § 2; Code 1981, § 46-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1499, § 2; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 10-1.) Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 13-1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the 2000 Act which reenacted this Code section without change becomes fully effective July 1, 2001, but authorizes administrative action commencing April 28, 2000, for purposes of appoint- ing certain officials, adopting rules and regulations, employing personnel, and preparing for and phasing in full implementation; provided, however, that the Governor may by executive order extend the date for full implementation of the Act to no later than July 1, 2003. In accordance with an 896 Page: 897 Job Path: @mfgmic/west/stcodes/ga/repl/qj04040.63 Date: 06/30/04 Time: 21:3:6 0000 42051-21 46-11-1 (QS) GA 04 RV34 -- 3rd RUN TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS executive order issued June 29, 2001, by the Governor, the reenactment of this Code 46-11-3 section by Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, became fully effective July 1, 2001. 46-11-2. Purpose of chapter.