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Purpose of chapter. Definitions. Regulation of transportation of hazardous materials on public roads of state generally. Editor’s notes. — The provisions of this chapter were enacted by both Ga. L. 1985, p. 469, § 2 and Ga. L. 1985, p. 1499, § 2 (which Acts enacted identical language) and were derived from former Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 (§§ 32-6-220 through 32-6-225), which article was repealed by Ga. L. 1985, p. 469, § 1 and by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1499, § 1. Both Acts became effective July 1, 1985. The provisions of this chapter are being treated as amendments to the provisions of the former article for historical-citation and amendment-note purposes. Ga. L. 1985, p. 469, § 3 and Ga. L. 1985, p. 1499, § 3 neither of which was codified by the General Assembly, both provided as follows: ‘‘(a) It is the intention of the General Assembly that the Public Service Commission replace the Department of Transportation as the responsible state agency to regulate and enforce the laws of this state relating to the transportation of hazardous materials. Sec. 46-11-5. 46-11-6. Promulgation of rules and regulations by commissioner.